Auction: 25121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 40: British and World Coins, Medals and Artefacts - e-Auction
Lot: 1556
(x) NGC AU53 | Henry VIII (1509-1547), Third Coinage, Half-Sovereign, 1544-1547, Southwark, 'Sceptre' Variety, (m.m.) HENRIC ?x 8 x D 'x G 'x AGL 'x FRANCI 'x Z x HIB 'x REX x, King enthroned, holding orb and sceptre, rose below, rev. (m.m.) IhS AVTE : TRANSIENS : PER MEDIVM ILLOR : IBAT, crowned shield with lion and griffin supporters, E below, 6.07g, m.m. S, 5h (Schneider I, 621; North 1828; S.2297), reverse slightly off struck, quite significant wear in parts, but otherwise toned, with hints of double striking to the reverse, about very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU53 (Cert. #8222339-001)
https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8222339-001/53/
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Sold for
£3,500
Starting price
£3200